How to Say ‘I have an appointment.’ in German
Ich habe einen Termin.
ikh HAH-buh EYE-nen tehr-MEEN
[ikh HAH-buh EYE-nen tehr-MEEN]
💬 Usage Tip: A key sentence for official visits. Say it confidently at reception.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is one of the best first sentences to use at a German office, doctor's office, or town hall.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
The pronoun for speaking about yourself.
Ich komme aus Spanien.
I come from Spain.
habe
[HAH-buh]
have
Present tense form of 'haben' used with 'ich'.
Ich habe einen Hund.
I have a dog.
Einen Termin
EYE-nen tehr-MEEN
an appointment
A common expression meaning a scheduled appointment or meeting.
Wir haben einen Termin um 10 Uhr.
We have an appointment at 10 o'clock.
Words in this phrase
einen
[EYE-nen]
a
Masculine accusative article used before 'Termin'.
Ich sehe einen Mann.
I see a man.
Termin
[tehr-MEEN]
appointment
A planned meeting, often official or professional.
Der Termin ist morgen früh.
The appointment is tomorrow morning.
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